3 Sheriff jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Sheriff Jobs in 2026

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To become a sheriff, earn your high school diploma. A bachelor’s degree is not required but is often preferred by some municipalities. Join the police academy to become a trained police officer and learn about criminal law, crime scene management, crowd control, firearms training, and general physical training. Once you have finished your training, work as an active officer in your community. Work hard and build a reputation of diligence and fairness. Earn promotions and seek leadership roles. The more extensive and impressive a candidate’s service record, the better chances they have of being elected as a sheriff. Sheriffs are elected or appointed, so follow the guidelines in your area for becoming a candidate. Elected sheriffs campaign with voters, while appointed sheriffs must cultivate relationships with city officials to earn their trust.

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Top Types Of Sheriff Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Sheriff positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Former Law Enforcement

    Salary range: $77,500 - $98,500

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  • No Experience Law Enforcement

    Salary range: $77,500 - $98,500

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  • Carnival Cruise Security Officer

    Salary range: $23,000 - $33,500

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  • Ex Military Security

    Salary range: $114,500 - $157,000

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  • Overwatch Security

    Salary range: $38,000 - $61,000

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  • Sia Security

    Salary range: $44,000 - $63,500

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  • Axon Security

    Salary range: $33,000 - $46,000

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  • Remote Security Escort

    Salary range: $36,000 - $72,000

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  • Aviation Enforcement Officer

    Salary range: $47,000 - $69,000

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  • Metro One Security

    Salary range: $32,000 - $39,000

    Metro One Security is a common job search query. Most salaries for Metro One Security jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $39,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Metro One Security job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.